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. A. There are sitc conditions which require a sign adjustmcnt to allow the Slgu to be reasonably visible from a street immediately adjacent to the site; Or, B. The sign adjustmcnt will allow a sign of cxceptional design or a style that will enhance the area or that is more consistent with the architecture and design of the site; And, after finding positively on condition A or B above, C. The sign adjustment will not result in a sign that is inconsistent with the purpose of the zoning district in which the property is located. 333.12 Special Sil!n Tvpes. . . Subd. 1 Service Area Canopy Sil!ns. Each edge of a service area canopy facing a street is permitted 25 square feet of sign arca in addition to all other sign area permitted on the site. Such signage may be illuminated externally, internally, or backlit, but no other part of the face of the canopy shall be illuminated. Subd. 2. Awninl! or Suu Canopy. Awning or sun canopy: No part may be less than 8 ft. or greater than 12 ft above grade. Any sign area on the awning, if illuminated, will be deducted from the permitted wall sign area. The fabric or material used for the awning or canopy must be opaque and no internal illumination is permitted. Subd. 3. Desil!u of Freestandinl! Sil!ns in the Lexinl!ton Avenue South of 694 Sil!n District. Freestanding signs in this Sign District may not be supportcd by poles or columns. They must be monument type ground signs with the copy resting on and supported by a solid base of brick or rock faced block in a color similar to or complementary to the main structure on the site. The material ofthe base must extend at least one halfway up the sides ofthe sign face. Subd. 4_ Commercial Real Estate Sil!ns. For Sale or For Rent signs on commercial or industrial properties, whether attached to the wall or freestanding are permitted as part of the unused sigu area allocated to the site. No freestanding for sale or for rent signage is permitted except as part of or attached to the permitted freestanding sign or signs on the site. If adequate unallocated sign area is not available, temporary signage may be attached to the wall or an existing freestanding sign as regulated in Section 333.10 Temporary Signs. Subd. 5. Temporarv Sponsorship Banner Sil!ns for AthleticFields at Mounds View Hil!h School. Bethel University, and Northwestern Collel!e. Athletic fields at Mounds View High School, Bcthcl University, and Northwestern College, in the R-l and B-1 Zoning districts may be permitted to have temporary sponsorship banner sigus attachcd to the fences of their athletic field. The intent of such signage is to recognize sponsors of the athletic programs at Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and Northwestern College. Such signage shall face the field of play so that the impact of the signage is directed only to those utilizing the field or watching the sporting event, and not surrounding property owners. In addition, to the greatest extent possible such signage shall not obstruct sightlines to the athletic field for those watching the sporting evcnt from the bleachers or other designated viewing areas. The content of temporary sponsorship banner signage shall comply with the sponsorship sign regulations as established by Mounds View High School, Bethel University, and Northwestern College for their respective athletic fields_ The City Councilor City Administrator shall determine if the signage is visible from a public roadway or fTOm property outside of Bethel University, Mounds View High School, and Northwestern College; if found to be visible, the signs shall comply with the following sizc limitations and shall follow the sign permit process as described below. Temporary Sponsorship Banner Ordinance 333 Page 7